The Tennessee Aquarium is a private, non-profit organization and volunteers are vital to our success. Aquarium Volunteers educate our guests, care for our plants and animals, assist in our offices or volunteer behind the acrylic walls as divers. Discover the unique, educational and fun volunteer opportunities at the Tennessee Aquarium.

Volunteer Positions:

        Docents and Volunteer in Progress
        Horticulture Volunteer
        Volunteer Diver
        Day Camp Volunteer
        High School Youth Volunteer
        College Internships in Husbandry

Aquarium Volunteers enjoy great benefits including:

20% discount in the Tennessee Aquarium or IMAX® 3D Theater gift shops IMAX passes Volunteer uniform Family membership (after 3 months of service) Free individual admission to the Aquarium Access to computers equipped with Internet and a library area Pass exchanges to other Aquariums Volunteer recognition events: party, picnic and gifts Aquarium guest passes (after one year of service) Hour pins for volunteer service Free parking during each volunteer shift

The volunteer application process consists of a written application and a personal interview. A training program is required for most positions. We ask our volunteers to make a one year commitment with the Aquarium.

If you have questions contact the volunteer office at 800-262-0695 ext. 3057, (423) 785-3057 or e-mail  jmp@tnaqua.org. Please >complete the volunteer form and  someone will call you to set up an interview.